USS Louisiana SSBN 743 (G)

The Louisiana Lookout Newsletter

April 2012

Letter from the CO

LOUISIANA Gold Families, This is my first letter to you as Commanding Officer, USS LOUISIANA (GOLD); Sarah and I would like to thank everyone for their hospitality and support through the change of command process. We wish Joe and Julie Turk all the best and fair winds and following seas in their new assignment at Submarine Squadron 17. As you read this letter, I hope that you and your Sailor are enjoying a safe and well-deserved stand down following our highly successful voyage repair period where the crew assisted our brothers on LOUISIANA (BLUE) get underway for their patrol and participated in several trainers in preparation for our next patrol. Right before we departed on stand down, we gave MM1 Ashander, ET1 Smith, and ETC Zink a well-deserved thank you for their dedication and service while aboard LOUISIANA (GOLD). We wish them the best of luck in their future duty assignments! The month of April will bring us the remainder of our pre-deployment training period. Your Sailor will be busy attending schools, trainers and making preparations for our upcoming refit/patrol period. Our schedule will be demanding for the foreseeable future. I appreciate the tremendous sacrifices made by all the LOUISIANA Gold Families in your support of our vital strategic mission. Thank you all again for your hospitality welcoming us to the LOUISIANA (Gold) team Sarah and I look forward to our service to you! Rob Peters Commanding Officer USS LOUISIANA (SSBN 743)(G)

Contact Information

COMMANDING OFFICER: CDR Rob Peters

EXECUTIVE OFFICER: LCDR Keith Floyd

CHIEF OF THE BOAT: MMCM (SS/SW) Dave Janowski

COMMAND SUPPORT TEAM COs Wife Sarah Peters XOs Wife Jennifer Floyd jwfloyd13@yahoo.com COB'S Wife Allison Janowski (360) 550-4092 allijanowski@gmail.com

Ombudsmen: Shiloh E. Mahmood 360-598-0587 (H) 860-218-5001 (M)

ombud743gold@yahoo.com

Stacie Hall 360-689-2662 (M) 843-437-4263 (M)

ombud743gold@yahoo.com

COBs Corner
LOUISIANA Gold Families, Since we have returned from sea LOUISIANA and her crew has been busy. We have worked alongside the BLUE crew to get her to sea; we had CDR Peters, relieve CDR Turk as Commanding Officer, enjoyed a four day stand down, and participated in Command and Control Exercise trainers, and Navigation trainers while upholding the highest standards of conduct and professionalism. As our leave period approaches I look forward to each of our Sailors enjoying their leave with family and friends. This leave period presents the opportunity for each of us to recharge our batteries and look forward to the challenges on the horizon. Upon completion of the seventeen day leave period, LOUISIANA will enter the trainers for Ships Control, Operations, Fire Fighting trainers and a host of others. I am sure our men will excel in each of these areas, while continuing to sharpen their battle readiness. Help me wish a farewell to MM1 Ashander, ET1 Smith, ETC Zink and their familys as they move on to their next assignment, best of luck to each of them. Welcome aboard to STSSN Whorton, MMFN Pennaayala, EM3 OHara, and MM3 Ginnings and each of their families to LOUISIANA. I encourage each of you to continue to down our path of success. Maintain a solid, leave/liberty plan; keep the safety of you and your family in the forefront of your thoughts and actions. If your plans change unexpectedly, use all the resources LOUISIANA has to offer. I wish you all well; enjoy the leave period. CMDCM Dave Janowski Chief of the Boat USS LOUISIANA (SSBN 743)(G)

April 2012
April 1st April 7th April 8th April 14th April 15th April 21st April 22nd All Fools Day Passover Easter Enlisted Submarine Birthday Ball Income Taxes Due Officer Submarine Birthday Ball Earth Day

Happy Birthday!
Tiffany Buckley Jennifer Dew Cameron Hagenbrock Renee Hess Zandra Hoff Staci Martindale Michael Miglio Christina Miglio Tyler Smith Kannen Parker Jennifer Rhoads Madison Stone Ambellina Tardiff

Happy Anniversary!
ET3 Paoli and Nicole EM2 Moore and Tawnya

Welcome to the World!

Sophia Teagan Angelozzi born 24 March 2012 to ET1 Angelozzi and Elizabeth

Month of the Military Child

Bremerton Rec. Center Kids Bowling Special

April 1-30 ; Ages 17 & under 50 cents for games and shoes; must show child or parents military I.D.

Olympic Lanes Kids Bowling Special

Family Readiness Group

Mark your Calendars!
The next FRG meeting is scheduled for 26 April at 6:30. Location TBD. Interested in becoming more involved in the FRG or possibly joining the board? Come to the next meeting for more information and training opportunities! The FRG is looking to start fundraising! If you have any good ideas or are willing to volunteer your time, please contact Lisa Guzman at LouisianaFRG743@yahoo.com The FRG now has a sunshine committee. If you are in need of support due to the birth of a child, illness, surgery, etc., please feel free to contact the FRG via email or Facebook.

April 1-30 ; Ages 17 & under 50 cents for games and shoes; must show child or parents military I.D. Excludes Fireball bowling.

Parent & Tot Yoga

Wednesdays, April 4,11,18,25 from 12:15- 1 p.m. PEB at Bangor Fitness Center Free for ages 2 and older

Warrior and Cadet Workout

Saturdays, April 7, 14, 21 from 11 a.m. noon PEB at Bangor Fitness Center FREE for ages 7 and older. Child must be with adult.

Kids Eat Free!

Wednesdays, April 4,11,18,25 from 4-7:30 p.m. Inside Out Caf, Bangor Thursdays, April 5,12,19,26 from 4-8:30 p.m. Samuel Adams Brewhouse and Restaurant, Bremerton

Kids Camp Deployment

April 5, 7:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m. Crista Camps, Island Lake

Preschool Story Hour

Tuesdays, April 10,17 & 24 from 11 a.m. Noon Admiral Boorda Center Thursdays, April 5,12,19,26 from 11-11:45 a.m. Bremerton Recreation Center FREE! Ages 6 and younger, parents must accompany children.

Pirates of NBK

The FRG is on Facebook! Be sure to friend Louisiana Gold FRG to get updates from the Family Readiness Group.

April 6th, 7-9:30 p.m. Capture the Flag, Treasure Hunt, Golden Coin Toss, Peg Leg 3-legged race and more! Free to all NBK families; children must attend with family member.

Easter Eggstravaganza
Saturday, April 7 from noon 2 p.m. Field behind Bangor gym; hosted by NBK CYP

111th Submarine Birthday Ball

ENLISTED 14 April 2012 at 1800 Sheraton Seattle Guest Speaker: Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) (SS/SW) Rick D. West Prices: $50 for E-6 and Below $60 for E-7 and Above Parking at the Sheraton is very expensive! If you do not wish to drive, there will be a shuttle from the Inside Out Caf to bring you to the Ferry. The Sheraton is a short walk from the ferry terminal. 2011 FBM Dates (Boomer Letter)
If you need a copy of the 2011 FBM dates for your taxes, please let the Ombudsmen know and we can email a copy to you!

FOCUS GROUP
MWR is looking for 12 to 14 family members that live in Jackson Park and NBK Bremerton housing areas to participate in a focus group on Tuesday, April 10 at the Bremerton Recreation Center from noon to 1 p.m. Lunch will be provided. We are looking for ideas on how we can enhance the facility to attract families. To participate, please RSVP 4768899.

PSD KITSAP CAC/ID Lab Limited Service for Hardware Upgrade 11-12 APR 2012
PSD Kitsap CAC/ID Lab located at B/1050 NBKBangor will be operating on one workstation and offering limited service from 0730, 11 April through 1600, 12 April to facilitate a scheduled RAPID hardware upgrade. CAC/ID issuance and DEERS enrollment/verification are offered at the following alternate sites: CAC/ID Lab, NBK-Bremerton, B/1013 POC: Ms. Maricela Espinosa, Site Rep/SSM, 360627-3331 CAC/ID Lab, PSNS Bremerton, B/981 POC: Ms. Michelle Peralta, Site Rep/SSM, 360476-0724 Customers are strongly encouraged to make appointments via the DEERS/Rapids appointment system at https://rapids-appointments.dmdc.osd.mil Appointment system ensures that a Customer does not encounter a waiting period that could take up to 1-2 hours.

OFFICER 21 April 2012 at 1800 Bangor Ballroom Plaza Prices: $65/person for O-3 and Below $75/person for O-4 and Above Uniform: Dinner Dress Blue/Dinner Dress Blue Jacket ("Mess Dress Blues") Civilian Attire: Appropriate Civilian Attire http://www.bangorsubball.com/

Quick Links to Remember

www.myffr.navyaims.com www.militaryonesource.com www.navylifepnw.com http://www.gocompass.org/kitsap.html

Ombudsman Contact Information: ombud743gold@yahoo.com

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Shiloh E. Mahmood 360-598-0587 (H) 860-218-5001 (M)

Stacie Hall 360-689-2662 (M) 843-437-4263 (M)